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AUTO CLUB - XO-11 MOTOR OIL ENGINE DOCTOR
As a good Corporate Citizen, Auto Club Oil & Chemical Corp. launched a new uni-blend engine oil named XO-11. This was in an effort to meet a growing demand for earth friendly products, especially through clean air efforts.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has mandated new Emmissions Standards commencing in 2007. With smog reduction at the forefront, Auto Club labs developed XO-11 Motor Oil with the sole purpose of reducing smoke-type emissions. ENGINE DOCTOR is specially formulated and recommended for all older gas and diesel internal combustion engines. It offers up to 95% Smoke-Free performance GUARANTEED, in Cars, SUV's, Trucks, Buses, Heavy-Duty Equipment and Boats.
Operators that have switched to XO-11 have also enjoyed great fuel savings. Some have reached 10% savings and with today's fuel prices, that is very substantial.
XO-11 also provides numerous other benefits and advantages. Contact SALES at 800-656-0005 for the whole picture. We also welcome fleets that wish to conduct a field test.
DISTRIBUTORS WELCOME
AUTO CLUB - SAFE DRIVING TIPS
As part of Auto Club's on going public safe driving communication efforts, a series of new articles and website links will be offered throughout 2006.
The first is a link and feature article from the NY.com Paperless Guide to New York City
NYC Driving Tips
You shouldn't do this anywhere, but especially not in New York. With the new laws, your car can be seized by the police. For more information on this, visit the DMV's site.
- No right turn on red in NYC!
In every other city in the United States you are allowed to make a right turn on a red light after a full stop. However, in New York City this is illegal, unless otherwise noted by a traffic sign.
Do not contribute to grid-lock! Enter an intersection only if you're sure you can make it through! In some locations gridlock is not only obnoxious, but it's illegal and subject to fine. Even more compelling -- with the proliferation of handguns and lethal weapons, who knows when a crazy driver will take a few shots at you for blocking his/her way.
- Alternate-side of the street parking regulations!
Check the red signs with the street cleaning symbol to make sure you don't have to move your car the next day. This is NYC's attempt to give the street sweepers a chance to clean the streets. For information and a calendar, visit the DOT's page or call the hotline at (212)/(718)225-5368.
- Towing information -- how to get your car back!
Call the local police station to find out towing information whereby they'll most likely direct you to the Department of Transportation. Most cars are kept in a warehouse on the west side of Manhattan near the pier.
Leave nothing valuable showing in the driver's cab. When placing belongings into the trunk, do so before finding a parking spot. Many car burglars hide and watch people place valuables into the trunk then strike after the driver has left. If something is valuable to you, carry it with you! Some people leave nice signs informing robbers that there's nothing valuable inside the car.
- Don't honk the horn unless absolutely necessary
Some areas (ie. Holland Tunnel entrance) forbid the sounding of the car horn, with a fine of $100 for violators. This is usually found in areas with a large number of residences.
- Don't open your window to strangers
If some one approaches your car at a stop light to either ask for money, wash your windows or sell you something, try to ignore them. If you do, for some reason, feel inclined to give the person money, remove it very discretely from your pocket. Then open the window a crack and slide the money through it. An open window in a car makes you a very vulnerable target. (This tip sent in by a visitor named Yorky)
http://www.ny.com/transportation/automobiles/cartips.html
PUBLIC INTEREST ARTICLE:
CELL PHONE MUST KNOW - *677
I knew about the red light on cars, but not the *677. It was about 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon, and Lauren was driving to visit a friend. An UNMARKED police car
pulled up behind her and put on the vehicle's emergency lights. Lauren's parents have always told her never to pull over for an unmarked car on the side of the road, but rather
to wait until they get to a gas station, etc.
Lauren had actually listened to her parents advice, and promptly called *677 on
her cell phone to tell the police dispatcher that she would not pull over right
away. She proceeded to tell the dispatcher that there was an unmarked police
car with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind her. The dispatcher checked
to see if there were any known police cars in her area. No cars were known to be close by. He told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he had back up already on the way.
Ten minutes later 4 police cars surrounded her and the unmarked car behind her.
One policeman went to her side and the others surrounded the unmarked car. They pulled the driver from the car and tackled him to the ground. The man was a
convicted rapist and wanted for other crimes.
I never knew about the *677 Cell Phone Feature, but especially for a woman
alone in a car, you should not pull over for any unmarked car. Apparently police
have to respect your right to keep driving to a safe & quiet location (out of other traffic). You obviously need to make some signal(s) that will acknowledge to them your intent (i.e. put on your hazard
lights) or call *677 like Lauren did.
Too bad the cell phone companies don't generally give you this little bit of
wonderful information.
Speaking to a service representative at **Bell** Mobility confirmed that *677
was a direct link to State Police Dispatch.
Let your friends know about *677. They'll be thankful that you did!
AUTO CLUB - Maintenance Tip
FLUSHING POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Power steering systems subject power steering fluids to high temperatures and pressures, causing oxidation, fluid deterioration and eventually breakdown, reducing lubricity while accumulating contaminants, varnish deposits as well as abrasive wear metals and debris that grind seals, valves and friction surfaces. Lack of maintenance can inhibit steering , cause leaks and premature power steering unit failure.
Benefits of Flushing:
- Removal of contaminants, deposits, wear metals and debris
- Reduction in wear, premature component failure, valve sticking and squeal
- Restores quiet, smooth, uniform steering control, lubricity
- Provides safe, secure steering
For more vehicle maintenance tips, contact us at 800-656-0005.
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